Duke Aiona on Health Care

No public option; no individual mandate

Q: Do you support a universally-accessible, publicly-administered health insurance option?

A: No.

Q: Do you support interstate health insurance compacts?

A: Yes.

Q: Should individuals be required to purchase health insurance?

A: No.

Q: Do you
support monetary limits on damages that can be collected in malpractice lawsuits?

A: Yes.

Aiona adds, "My vision is for Hawai'i's citizens to lead healthy, productive lives with access to affordable, high-quality health care that is available to all
and where a healthy lifestyle is the norm. To achieve this goal, I'll pursue policies that focus on prevention rather than just treatment of illnesses. I'll work to expand health care options available to Hawai'i's families and encourage a greater number
of providers to ensure we have a competitive market that gives our citizens meaningful choices when choosing insurance. And I'll pursue programs that increase our supply of well-trained physicians, nurses and health care professionals."